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FD02 GLJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,802 mi
Last recorded178,802 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 GLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 178,802 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 178,802 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 167,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 153,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 141,412 miles

BATTERY LIGHT STAYING ON

Nearside Rear Outer TYRE WALL CRACKING

Rear WIPER RUBBER SPLITTING

Fail 3 Dec 2018 141,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

BATTERY LIGHT STAYING ON

Nearside Rear Outer TYRE WALL CRACKING

Rear WIPER RUBBER SPLITTING

Pass 5 Dec 2017 134,502 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both RH and LH sides tyres are wearing worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both RH and LH sides but not out of legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 127,340 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2016 127,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2015 120,440 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 120,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 114,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2013 110,661 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 110,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 107,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 102,078 miles

small stone chips in windscrean

Fail 1 Mar 2011 101,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

small stone chips in windscrean

Fail 25 Mar 2010 95,990 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,358 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,043 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 56,879 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 45,547 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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FD02 GLJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD02 GLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD02 GLJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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